Head of the Judiciary: We must make optimal use of the benefits of cyberspace and confront its harms

According to the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mohseni Eje’i, in his forty-sixth provincial visit since assuming office as the Head of Iran’s Judiciary, arrived this morning (Thursday, November 13, 2025 / Aban 22, 1404) in the province of Qom on an informal trip accompanied by senior judicial officials.

During this visit, the Head of the Judiciary and other high-ranking officials will pursue programs aimed at addressing the legal and judicial issues faced by the people of Qom Province.

Meetings with senior religious authorities (Maraji‘-e Taqlid), judges, and provincial officials — as well as following up on the implementation of resolutions from the Judiciary’s previous visit to Qom — are among the key data-x-items on the agenda.

Upon arrival, Mohseni-Eje’i visited the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (S.A.) and conversed with pilgrims, listening to and reviewing their judicial concerns.

It is noteworthy that since assuming the presidency of the Judiciary on July 1, 2021, Mohseni Eje’i has officially traveled, along with the senior judicial delegation, to numerous provinces including Ilam, Qazvin, Khuzestan, Golestan, Razavi Khorasan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Qom, Yazd, South Khorasan, Zanjan, Markazi, Isfahan, Alborz, Kurdistan, East Azerbaijan, Kerman, Ardabil, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Semnan, Tehran, Kermanshah, Gilan, Lorestan, West Azerbaijan, Hamedan, and Mazandaran.

In addition to these official provincial trips, the Judiciary Chief has also undertaken several unofficial and unannounced visits to review local judicial issues. Provinces such as Alborz, Isfahan, Hormozgan, Bushehr, Kerman, Razavi Khorasan (twice), North Khorasan (twice), Mazandaran, Fars, Golestan (twice), Khuzestan, and Ilam have been among his informal destinations.

During his trip to Qom, Mohseni Eje’i visited the residence of Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli and met with him.

In the course of the meeting, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli addressed several important and influential issues related to governance and social affairs and offered recommendations on these matters.

He emphasized the Judiciary’s vital role in society, stating: “If a judge issues a ruling while considering all ethical and divine aspects and seeking the satisfaction of Almighty God, countless blessings will descend as a result of that judgment.”

He added: “The path of Sirat al-Mustaqim (the straight path) is short and leads to the destination, but traveling this slippery and uneven route is not easy.”

Ayatollah Javadi Amoli reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic, noting: “Just as the martyrs of the Sacred Defense, the recent 12-day war, and the nuclear achievements became sources of blessing for the people, there are still figures in our society whose presence brings divine grace and prosperity to the nation.”

He also warned about growing indifference and moral discord within society.

In response, the Judiciary Chief underscored the importance of public livelihood and economic well-being: “The livelihood of citizens is of paramount importance. Therefore, all economic policies and initiatives must revolve around this essential principle, and officials must redouble their efforts to resolve livelihood challenges.”

Referring to social disorders, Mohseni Eje’i said: “Our enemies are systematically promoting social corruption and moral deviations. Some domestic elements may even be cooperating with them in an organized manner. Thus, we must act with planning and coordination to counter these movements, ensuring that public peace is not disturbed by lawbreakers.”

He added: “Those enemies who failed in the 12-day imposed war now seek to undermine our national unity. We must therefore avoid any behavior or rhetoric that weakens our cohesion and instead reinforce our collective solidarity.”

In another meeting during his Qom visit, Mohseni Eje’i met with Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani.

Ayatollah Sobhani emphasized the need to reform the jurisprudential and legal basis of dowries (mehriyeh) in marriage contracts, stating: “The relationship between husband and wife is built upon mutual respect and dignity; it should not be viewed as a transactional or commercial exchange.”

He also urged government officials to prioritize improving citizens’ living conditions: “Unless production and the private sector are strengthened, many of our challenges across various sectors will remain unresolved.”

Ayatollah Sobhani commended the Judiciary’s positive role in overseeing the privatization process and added: “Those whose interests are threatened by these transfers attempt to distort and discredit them. The Judiciary must act in a way that maintains the confidence of genuine private investors.”

He further stressed that the government should minimize direct control and delegate responsibilities to the people, noting: “As long as economic motivation among citizens is lacking, many problems will persist.”

In response, Mohseni Eje’i referred to Ayatollah Sobhani’s recent written opinion on the issue of dowries, offering explanations and clarifications on the matter.

He then addressed the subject of cyberspace, saying: “We must make the best and most effective use of the positive and beneficial aspects of cyberspace, while simultaneously countering and neutralizing its harms.”

He added: “At times, doubts and misconceptions are spread online to weaken people’s beliefs. Therefore, seminaries and religious scholars must engage more proactively in addressing these issues, using reasoned, articulate, and well-founded arguments to dispel such doubts.”

The Judiciary Chief further remarked on the issue of social anomalies: “Certain social disorders — especially those visible in public spaces — genuinely distress and offend the minds and hearts of the faithful. Accordingly, I have issued firm directives to judicial, intelligence, and law enforcement authorities to act in full compliance with the law to confront these violations.”

He also noted that: “Our enemies are working to restrict the people’s livelihoods. Addressing citizens’ economic conditions is a fundamental and high-priority issue. To this end, greater dedication to economic activity and production is required. Legitimate wealth creation must be seen as a social value, not a stigma. The productive and ethical private sector deserves full and unwavering support.”

He concluded: “We believe that unless the healthy, productive private sector fully enters the field and receives serious support, overcoming our economic challenges will remain extremely difficult, if not impossible.”